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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,993.61, 1,249,331.52 and 406,100.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,993.61, 1,249,331.52 and 406,100.93 is: 609,073.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,993.61 : 1,249,331.52 = 406,100.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,993.61/1,249,331.52 = 406,100.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,993.61x = 1,249,331.52 × 406,100.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,993.61x = 507,354,692,150.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,354,692,150.31/832,993.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,073.93

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